2008/2009 Suns version control log

Summer - Kerr hires Porter, drafts Lopez and Dragic, signs Barnes and Amundson and promises more defensive effort and toughness

Season v 1.0 - Porter era starts 6-2 as the Suns pace is slowed and the bench is engaged. Predictably with a new system and more depth there are struggles which quickly leads to public and we've since learned not so public complaints by the veterans players about the style of play. Oct 29 - Nov 20

Season v. 2.0 - Porter gives in and tightens his rotations and puts the ball back in Nash's hands more. This doesn't work either as players continue to be unhappy and losses are followed by even more embarrassing losses. The JRich trade is made. Nov 20 - Dec 10

Season v 3.0  - The Suns start the post trade era with a new spark and life winning 9 of 12 as Shaq asserts his dominance on the team. Nash seems resigned to things until a couple of losses lead to a stretch of 10 out of 16 losses going into the all-star break. Trade rumors swirl but instead the coach gets fired. Dec 12 - Feb 11

Season v 4.0 - Gentry takes over and once again the team is happy, energized and this time running with abandon. Defense is an after thought. Three impressive wins get the ball rolling but then Amare goes down and the response is to go even smaller. Feb 17 - Feb 24

Season v 4.5 - With Amare out and Nash sidelined for 3 games with an ankle Gentry tries to continue small ball but gets thrashed by the Lakers. He adjusts and creates the hybrid Seven Seconds or Shaq system which combines inside out offense and opportunistic running with improved perimeter defense and earns wins over the Raptors and Lakers. Feb 26 - Mar 1

Season v 5.0 - Nash returns from injury and proceeds to become super aggressive averaging over 20 shots over a give game stretch and setting a career streak of 7 20 points games. Shaq's role fades during that time. The Suns lose 6 straight and effectively end their playoff chances. Mar 3 - Mar 12

Season Finale - The final chapter has yet to be written but baring an epic collapse by the Mavs or Nugs the conclusion will include more bench play and focus on developing and assessing the young talent with an eye towards a very critical off-season. Do not be shocked if one or more of the teams veterans finish the season on the bench nursing sore....parts. Mar 14 - TBD